No-Bake Cheesecake Recipe

Watch Natasha make this Easy No-Cook Cheesecake Recipe. We love the decadence and texture of a Classic Cheesecake, but this no-bake cheesecake is equally dreamy and truly easy.

Mascarpone cheese elevates the flavor and texture of this easy no-bake cheesecake and it doesn’t get any easier. The double strawberry topping is lip-smacking good and you will want the strawberry sauce on all of your desserts.

Ingredients

We tested these proportions over and over until we got the perfect no-bake cheesecake consistency. It is easy to slice, whipped, airy, rich, and decadent.

Graham Cracker Crumbs – You can buy these pre-crushed or crush your own crackers
Butter – moistens the crumbs and keeps them set in the pan
Cream Cheese – provides a classic cheesecake flavor
Sugar – we use granulated sugar to add just the right amount of sweetness
Heavy whipping cream – be sure to use HEAVY cream for the correct fat content or the cheesecake won’t set properly.
Mascarpone – This is a key ingredient. It stabilizes the whipped cream and makes this cheesecake taste like a $10 slice at a fancy restaurant.
Lemon Juice – Make sure to use FRESH lemon juice. It cuts the sweetness and balances the cake.

Pro Tip: Be sure to have your ingredients at the proper temperatures. Keep heavy cream and mascarpone chilled in the refrigerator until you are ready to use them. You’ll want to soften the cream cheese for 1 1/2 hours at room temperature so you don’t get lumps in your creamy cheesecake.

No-Bake Cheesecake Video

Ingredients